Articles by Danielle Wightman-Stone
Danielle is a journalist based in London with over a decade of experience at FashionUnited, where she has been an editor since 2011. Her expertise lies in exploring the dynamic intersections of fashion, beauty, sports, and technology. Passionate about spotlighting emerging talent, Danielle also covers daily news, from launches to acquisitions, personnel changes and store openings, across the UK, US, and Canada.
Toast increased use of natural fibres to 99 percent of all clothing in 2025
British fashion and lifestyle brand Toast, founded in Wales in 1997, has shared its progress across materials, circularity and community in its annual ‘Social Conscience Report,’ revealing that it has hit several “significant milestones,” including increasing the use of natural fibres in its clothing collection from 92 to 99 percent. The report...
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Burberry partners with Leeds Beckett University on circularity challenge
British heritage brand has formalised its partnership with Leeds Beckett University in Yorkshire and its BA (Hons) Fashion Design course, as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting emerging fashion talent. The move follows the success of a pilot programme launched in 2024 and offers further opportunities for students to gain industry...
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Uniqlo scales circularity in collaboration with Central Saint Martins
Japanese fashion retailer Uniqlo, which focuses on clothing designed to make everyone's life better, has launched a scalable upcycled limited-edition collection created using returned items in collaboration with graduates from the BA Fashion course at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. The 10-piece ‘Everyday Re.Imagined’...
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Cubitts opens new optical manufacturing facility in London
British spectacle maker Cubitts, founded in 2013, has opened a new headquarters and optical manufactory in King’s Cross, London, investing around 500,000 pounds to bring together frame making, lens production, design, repair, consultation, exhibition and training under one roof. The 13,000 square foot ‘The Yard’ marks “a new model for optical...
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Wacoal appoints chief product officer and director of design
Lingerie and swimwear company Wacoal Europe has announced that its long-serving design director, Jo West, has retired after 30 years with the company and has appointed Clare Turner as chief product officer and Charlie Austin as director of design. West, who retired on June 1, played a significant role in shaping Wacoal Europe’s branded...
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MFW continues to be “one of the most influential menswear capitals”
Milan Fashion Week’s menswear spring/summer 2027 season delivered “a compelling vision of how men want to dress today,” according to Simon Longland, director of buying, fashion at Harrods. While the menswear season in Milan was marked by low brand participation, with Italian heavyweights like Gucci and Fendi choosing to sit this season out, the...
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The Leisure Collective restructures leadership team
The Leisure Collective (TLC), the Australia-based parent company of surf and coastal lifestyle brands Creatures of Leisure, Otis Eyewear, Sito Shades and Layday, have created a director of brands role as part of a leadership restructuring designed to “fuel next five years of growth”. In a statement, TLC said it was promoting key staff to take...
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Harrods appoints new chief operating officer
Luxury department store Harrods has promoted Andreas Efstathiou, the retailer’s current chief information officer, to chief operating officer, as it looks to strengthen its C-suite leadership team. In a statement, Harrods said that Efstathiou’s new role as chief operating officer would integrate all operations at the luxury store “under one...
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Nike names new chief financial officer
Nike has appointed David M. Denton as executive vice president and chief financial officer, as the sportswear giant continues to drive forward with its ‘Win Now’ turnaround strategy. Denton will join Nike on August 17, replacing the American sportswear brand’s current CFO Matthew Friend, who will step down from his role and remain with the...
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True Religion accelerates retail expansion to drive growth
American casual lifestyle apparel and accessories brand True Religion has announced plans to open four new stores in the US this year, bringing its retail footprint to 61 stores, as it sets itself a near-term goal of reaching 150 stores in the region. The four new openings in 2026 will be in Indianapolis, Indiana; Brandon, Florida; Sacramento,...
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